Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Huai Jiao Wan - 槐角囊 - Sophora Fruit Pills

English: Sophora Fruit Pills
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Fr. Sophorae Huai Jiao 12g Cools the Blood and stops bleeding.
Rx. Sanguisorbae Di Yu 6-12g Cools the Blood, stops bleeding, clears Toxic Heat, astringes fluids and generates flesh.
With Huai Jiao, Fang Feng, Huang Bai and Zhi Ke, for bleeding hemorrhoids.
Rx. Saposhnikoviae Fang Feng 6-9g Relieves diarrhea and stops bleeding.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 6-9g Tonifies, activates and harmonizes the Blood, moistens the Intestines, unblocks the bowels, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
Cx. Phellodendri Huang Bai 6g Drains Damp-Heat especially from the Lower Jiao, drains Fire and relieves Fire toxicity.
Fr. Aurantii Zhi Ke 6g Promotes the movement of Qi and reduces distention and pressure.

Formula Actions

  • Stops bleeding
  • Nourishes the Blood
  • Clears Heat
  • Moves Qi
  • Activates the Blood

Syndromes

  • Hemorrhoidal bleeding without pain, constipation or distention

Clinical Manifestations

  • Bleeding hemorrhoids
  • Thirst
  • Tenesmus

Treats

  • Bleeding hemorrhoids

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For hemorrhoids: For hemorrhoids with copious bleeding:
- Cx. Phellodendri Huang Bai - Cx. Phellodendri Huang Bai
+ 6g Rx. Scutellariae Huang Qin + 6g Rx. Scutellariae Huang Qin
+15g Endoconcha Sepiae Hai Piao Xiao
+ 3-6g Rx. Notoginseng San Qi

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.